(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Preparation of the Electoral Roll

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Recognition of Political Parties

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Allotment of Symbols

Elections are the barometer of democracy. In this context mention any four measures that have been taken to ensure free and fair elections in India?

With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Conduct of Elections

With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Ensuring Free and Fair Elections

Who allots the symbols to political parties?

Who appoints the Election Commissioners?

What is the normal term of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?

Name two important powers and functions of the Election Commission.

Name one advisory function of the Election Commission.

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

Distinguish between two types of elections.

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

What type of elections are direct and what type are indirect in a Parliamentary Democracy?

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

How are elections of the President and Vice-President of India held?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

Who is the head of the Election Commission?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

How is he appointed?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

State any two functions of the Chief Election Commissioner.

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, answer the following:

Explain the role of the Election Commission in fixing the dates for elections and conducting the elections.

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, answer the following:

How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections?

With reference to Election procedures, answer the following question.

State the procedure for allotment of symbols, state its advantages.